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Infantino Defends $380-$4,105 World Cup Prices, 15% Resale Fee

5/7/2026

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Infantino Defends Pricing

Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket pricing on May 6, citing dynamic pricing.
FIFA’s resale platform charges a 15% fee and retains a 30% cut of each resale.
Group-stage tickets range $380–$4,105, with the USA-Paraguay match on June 12 above $1,000 and four final seats listed above $2.3 million each.
Infantino claimed U.S. fans cannot find a college game under $300, although analysts note tickets at $32 for an Ohio State-Miami game.

Summary

Supporters Sue Commission

Football Supporters Europe sued the European Commission in March, accusing FIFA of excessive 2026 World Cup ticket prices.
The complaint says FIFA’s pricing violates EU competition rules by letting resale prices soar above face value.
FIFA responded that it does not set Marketplace prices, only charging a 15 % fee to buyers and sellers.
Critics point out that World Cup tickets start at $300, whereas a Yankees game can cost $11.

History

Historical Context

FIFA’s 1994 World Cup in the United States, chosen on July 4 1988, set a record average attendance of 68,991 per match and became the tournament’s most profitable edition. That commercial success introduced high ticket prices, sparking fan backlash that still echoes as Gianni Infantino defends dynamic pricing for 2026 while Football Supporters Europe sues the European Commission.

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Infantino Defends Pricing

Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket pricing on May 6, citing dynamic pricing.
FIFA’s resale platform charges a 15% fee and retains a 30% cut of each resale.
Group-stage tickets range $380–$4,105, with the USA-Paraguay match on June 12 above $1,000 and four final seats listed above $2.3 million each.
Infantino claimed U.S. fans cannot find a college game under $300, although analysts note tickets at $32 for an Ohio State-Miami game.

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